Simon Stevens, CEO of NHS England, recently challenged the fitness industry to get involved in preventing lifestyle diseases

Kate Cracknell reviews the great strides forward taken by the sector in 2016, and the strong foundations laid for 2017

FIBO 2017 is fast approaching. FIBO’s Cornelia Tautenhahn went behind the scenes with event director Ralph Scholz to find out what goes into the organisation of this global trade show

Are activity trackers a help or a hindrance when it comes to weight loss?

Software originally designed to fight crime is now being used to battle health club attrition. Dr Paul Bedford reports

This year’s keynote speaker at SIBEC – Chris Brindley, MD of Metro Bank –explains how his experiences at the UK chain could be applied to the fitness sector

DW Sports’ Scott Best and Fitness First UK’s Martin Seibold outline their plans for the future, as the two brands join forces

A new study shows that sustained aerobic exercise might be more beneficial for our brain than anaerobic exercise

A groundbreaking project in Sweden used virtual reality to help kids overcome a fear of water

Empowering inactive populations to take control of their health through physical activity is one of the biggest challenges local authorities currently face. Step forward 1Life, which has pioneered a winning solution to transform lives across Milton Keynes’ deconditioned market

As the NHS opens its door to collaboration, the fitness sector must show how its services can deliver on the public health agenda, says Kate Cracknell

Goals in Google Calendar can help users make time for more exercise. Florian Goerisch explains how it works

Fitness technology firm Wexer has bought Dutch-based company ClubVirtual for an undisclosed fee.

We look at the growth of hotels built around a wellness offering for guests

If sitting is the new smoking, how can the fitness industry help sedentary workers to get moving? We ask the experts

Physicist turned tech entrepreneur, Raj Sareen, explains how his 3D body scanner Styku will revolutionise member acquisitions, retention and revenues for health clubs

Danish entrepreneur Rasmus Ingerslev on his recent appointment as IHRSA chair

The CEO of the ICAA discusses the business case for creating fully inclusive health clubs, and why many operators are still failing to welcome older adults

Co-founder Guy Hacking talks about building the Tribe community

A report by ukactive highlights the growth and exciting prospects for the fitness sector

What’s driving the success of boutique studios, and what can other operators learn from their innovative approach?

A radical new concept for the seniors market is looking for global partners

Huddersfield University and Leeds fitness centre, ProFIT28, get to grips with their newly installed Gerflor products

Former prisoner Coss Marte on his fitness concept ConBody

Technogym's latest innovations put members in control – allowing them to personalise their workouts with virtual reality, smart equipment features and comprehensive data tracking

New research shows how wellness holidays can positively impact travellers’ health

Professionals involved in the development of sporting arenas should investigate the merits of technology such as augmented reality and virtual reality in terms of how they could enhance the spectator experience.

US-based health club chain Equinox is expanding into wellness-focused hotels. We talk to the brand’s design gurus

Gladstone’s MobilePro helps savvy operators stay connected to their customers

ukactive is launching a new project to stimulate the digital development of fitness. Executive director Steven Ward explains